HIK VISION iDS-9600NXI-I16/4F Series User manual

Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Panels Description.....................................................................................................7
1.1 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................7
1.1.1 iDS-96000NXI-I16 Series..................................................................................................7
1.1.2 iDS-96000NXI-I24 Series..................................................................................................8
1.1.3 iDS-9600NXI-I8/4F and iDS-9600NI-I8/S Series................................................................9
1.1.4 iDS-9600NXI-I16/4F and iDS-9600NXI-I16/16S Series ....................................................10
1.1.5 iDS-7700NXI-I4/(16P)/8S Series .....................................................................................11
1.1.6 iDS-6700NXI-I/4F Series.................................................................................................12
1.2 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................................13
1.2.1 iDS-96000NXI-I16/24 Series...........................................................................................13
1.2.2 iDS-9600NXI-I8/4F and iDS-9600NI-I8/S Series..............................................................15
1.2.3 iDS-9600NXI-I16/4F Series .............................................................................................16
1.2.4 iDS-7700NXI-I4/(16P)/8S Series .....................................................................................17
1.2.5 iDS-6700NXI-I/4F Series.................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Installation and Connections.....................................................................................20
2.1 Installation..............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Hard Disk Installation .............................................................................................................20
2.2.1 iDS-96000NXI-I16/24 Series...........................................................................................20
2.2.2 iDS-7700NXI-I4/(16P)/8S Series .....................................................................................23
2.2.3 Other Series...................................................................................................................24
2.3 Connections............................................................................................................................26
2.3.1 Alarm Input Wiring .......................................................................................................26
2.3.2 Alarm Output Wiring.....................................................................................................26
2.3.3 Alarm Connection .........................................................................................................27
2.3.4 Controller Connection...................................................................................................27
2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart ..............................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Menu Operation .......................................................................................................29
3.1 Start up Your Device...............................................................................................................29
3.2 Activate Your Device...............................................................................................................29
3.3 Configure Unlock Pattern for Login........................................................................................30
3.4 Log into the System................................................................................................................31
3.5 Enter Wizard to Configure Quick Basic Settings ....................................................................32
3.6 Network Settings....................................................................................................................33
3.7 Add IP Cameras ......................................................................................................................33
3.8 Start Live View .......................................................................................................................34
3.9 One-Touch RAID Configuration ..............................................................................................35
3.10 Recording Settings................................................................................................................36
3.11 Playback ...............................................................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Face Picture Comparison ..........................................................................................39
Chapter 5 Access by Web Browser ............................................................................................40

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Quick Start Guide
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation
for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return
the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
DS-96000NI-I16/24
iDS-96064NXI-I16
iDS-96128NXI-I16
iDS-96128NXI-I24
iDS-9600NXI-I16/4F
iDS-9616NXI-I16/4F
iDS-9632NXI-I16/4F
iDS-9664NXI-I16/4F
iDS-9600NXI-I8/4F
iDS-9632NXI-I8/4F
iDS-9664NXI-I8/4F
iDS-9600NI-I8/S
iDS-9632NXI-I8/8S
iDS-9632NXI-I8/16S
iDS-9664NXI-I8/16S
iDS-9600NXI-I16/16S
iDS-9616NXI-I16/16S
iDS-9632NXI-I16/16S
iDS-9664NXI-I16/16S
iDS-7700NXI-I4/8S
iDS-7716NXI-I4/8S
iDS-7732NXI-I4/8S
iDS-7700NXI-I4/16P/8S
iDS-7716NXI-I4/16P/8S
iDS-7732NXI-I4/16P/8S
iDS-6700NXI
iDS-6700NXI-I/4F
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

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Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

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Safety Instructions
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety
regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed
information.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power
Source with 100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
over-heating or a fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with
the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.

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Chapter 1 Panels Description
1.1 Front Panel
1.1.1 iDS-96000NXI-I16 Series
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
Table 1-1 Panel Description
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Front Panel
Lock
Locks or unlocks the panel by the key.
2
Power button
Turn on/off device.
Solid blue: device is on.
Solid red: device is off.
3
Mute button
Turn on/off alarm beep.
Solid blue: Alarm sound is off.
Unlit: Alarm sound is on.
4
HDD indicator
Solid red: at least one HDD is installed
Unlit: no HDD is detected.
Blinking red: HDD is reading/writing.
5
Tx/Rx
Flashing blue: network transmission is normal.
6
USB interfaces
USB 2.0 ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and
USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

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1.1.2 iDS-96000NXI-I24 Series
Figure 1-2 Front Panel
Table 1-2 Panel Description
7
HDD sequence
indicator
Shows the HDD sequence.
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LCD
7-inch LCD for live-view image and menu operation.
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Front Panel
Lock
Locks or unlocks the panel by the key.
2
Power button
Turn on/off device.
Solid blue: device is on.
Solid red: device is off.
3
LCD
7-inch LCD for live-view image and menu operation.
4
HDD sequence
indicator
Shows the HDD sequence.
5
Power
indicator
Flashing blue: network transmission is normal.
HDD indicator
Solid red: at least one HDD is installed
Unlit: no HDD is detected.
Blinking red: HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx indicator
Flashing blue: network transmission is normal.

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1.1.3 iDS-9600NXI-I8/4F and iDS-9600NI-I8/S Series
Figure 1-3 Front Panel
Table 1-3 Panel Description
Ready indicator
Solid blue: Device in running normally.
Alarm indicator
Solid red: Relay alarm occurs.
6
USB interfaces
USB port for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB
Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Turns red when the power is connected but the system
isn’t running; turns blue when the power is connected and
the system is running.
2
Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning
properly.
3
READY
Turns blue when the device is functioning properly.
4
Front Panel
Lock
Locks or unlocks the panel by the key.
5
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such
as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
6
POWER
ON/OFF
Long press the button for more than 3 seconds to turn
on/off the NVR.
7
Backup
Back up video files.